Let’s Review the Most Creative Trade Show Booths for 2020

Promoting your business at a trade show is well proven way to grow. However, attending trade shows is not inexpensive, and there are lots of fixed and recurring costs to take into account. So while you don't need to come up with the most creative trade show booths for 2020, it sure doesn't hurt to raise your sights a little. The goal is to capture the fleeting attention span of the show visitors and ensure you're making a good return on your show investment.

Trade shows are a crowded $5 billion industry. How can you stand out from the other booths around yours? Creativity is key. The best booths display your brand's image in a way that grabs the attention of potential customers and makes them take note of what you have to offer. 

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Creative Ways to Improve Your Trade Show Booth

The most creative trade show booths are all constructed using many different types of materials, with different graphics, and varied structures. Keep reading to see what makes these booths use to attract customers.

Xclaim Fabric Table Top Pop Up 

These table displays are magnetic frames that display your business's fabric graphics in an iconic, visually appealing fashion. Different from most trade show booths, the Xclaim uses multiple small graphics, of different shapes. This allows you to swap out graphic panels in seconds, to illustrate different products and highlight promotions. The Xclaim displays come in a range of sizes; you can choose from the following packages:

  • 5 ft table top display frame only

  • 5 ft table top display kit 01: two flat and two horizontal skins

  • 5 ft table top display kit 02: 1x2 and one diamond skins

  • 5 ft table top display kit 03: two 1x1 and one diamond skins

  • 5 ft table top display kit 04: four 1x1 twist skins

  • 8 ft table top three quad pyramid 01: three 1x1 twist skins

  • 8 ft table top three quad pyramid 02: three 1x1 twist skins and one square skin

Each Xclaim Fabric Table Top Pop Up Display involves no tools or needs for equipment to set up. The frame is magnetic and attaches to itself.  The frame also collapses when you’re ready to store or transport it.  The fabric skins adhere to the frame with push-fit buttons. 

The skins themselves can be customized based on your businesses' needs and new ones can be printed within four business days. Skins are machine washable, making it easy to keep them clean. Another bonus is that the frame comes with a lifetime warranty that covers manufacturer defects.  

Hop-Up Table Top Displays

Hop-Up Table Top Displays are a fantastic option for displaying your brand’s image.  These displays are expandable, light-weight popup frames with a single large fabric graphic that is discreetly attached with Velcro to the edge of the frame. These displays ship with the graphics attached to the structure, but it only takes a few minutes to swap out graphics as needed. These table top displays require no tools or hardware to set up. There are several options to choose from:

  • 2.5 ft table top straight

  • 5 ft table top, straight or curved

  • 5 ft table top square, straight or curved

  • 7.5 ft table top display, straight or curved  

All graphics are entirely customizable and generally print within four business days. The fabrics are also machine washable. An added bonus is that there is also a lifetime hardware warranty that covers manufacturer defects.  

Over the Top Table Display Headers

These displays are ideal because they can be displayed over the table or situated on the floor using a free-standing base. The Over the Top Table Display Header comes with one frame and is expandable to your desired height and width, depending on your graphic size. The graphic itself can be printed with whatever artwork you design, promoting your business. This graphic is double-sided.

The image effortlessly attaches to the frame with the use of pushbuttons. This product's styles include the header kit, the short wall kit, and the tall wall kit. Each kit comes with one frame, one graphic, and a soft carry bag for transportation.

Should you decide to use this display header on the floor, the floor base kit is available and consists of two bases with extension poles and connectors for the hardware.  The floor base kit involves little time to assemble.  

Curved Banners and Backlit Popup Stands

These banners and stands can be highly effective for grabbing the attention of customers with their three-dimensional appearance if presented correctly.  There are many options and effects for each banner and backlit popup stand to achieve the look you want to represent your business. The Curved Banners and Backlit Pop Up Stand come in the following styles:

  • Twist Banner Displays: Flexible and easy to manipulate for your desired shape. These displays are offered in various kits depending on desired graphics, lighting, and cases used to form counters.

  • Trilogy Tri-Tower Trade Show Display: A three-sided fabric stand that takes up little space. The kit includes three fabric banners, hardware, and a soft case. This display comes with a one year warranty.

  • Brandcusi Double-Sided Banner Stands: Made of a wooden base with aluminum which connects to the graphic fabric and zips for additional security. This banner stand gives off a tension fabric aesthetic and is made exclusively out of recycled plastic. Graphics have built-in slots, enabling installation for shelves and other units. Available in the shapes of curved, angled, and straight. Size options are 14", 60", and 80".

  • Lumos Illuminated Towers: Eye-catching with the use of luminous LED lights. Each kit comes with one to two bases, various graphic dimensions, and LED upright lights with AC transformers. There are several different sizes to choose from.  These towers also come with a lifetime warranty on hardware.

  • Navigator Fabric Banners: Tension fabric makes up the graphic, and lightweight aluminum makes up the frame.  There are four styles to choose from that come with the option of single or double-sided fabric.

  • SignPro Systems Backlit Tower Banners: Bubble shaped, double-sided tower with the option of black or silver and two different widths. Backlighting kit available with desired graphics.

  • Shark Fin Banner Stand: Aluminum, shark fin-shaped frame with a fabric graphic. It can be ordered single or double-sided, assembled with the use of snap buttons.  Its dramatic shape is eye-catching to customers.  Effortless to transport and set up. 

The right banner for your booth depends on your type of business, display area, and many other individual factors. You can review all of these 3D banner stands on this page.

Final Thoughts on Finding the Most Creative Trade Show Booth Displays for 2020

Trade shows are a highly effective way to grow your customer base, promote your business, and network with other companies. But you have to stand out from the crowd. The most creative trade show booth displays are a onetime upfront expense that can help your business make more money in the long run, paying you back for your investment for many years.